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Cricket Wireless: 64GB Apple iPhone SE or Moto G Stylus 5G Free (existing customers with 3G/unsupported phones)

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I know this deal on the free iPhone SE for new customers has been posted, but I don't think many people know about the free upgrade for existing customers with older 3G incompatible phones.

Cricket/AT&T networks are turning off 3G service in February 2022, making many phones incompatible. If you are receiving texts from Cricket saying your phone is incompatible, you are eligible for a free iPhone SE (or Moto G Stylus 5G) upgrade. This deal will work for all lines on your account that are receiving the Cricket message about incompatible phones.

When you upgrade a line through the website you will see the iPhone price of $249.99. Click to proceed to checkout, and before placing the order you will see "3G $249.99 Targeted Offer-Mfg/Dist Coupon - $249.99", making the phone free.

I was told by the Cricket store owner that this deal should be good until Jan 6th.

https://www.cricketwireless.com/c...black.html
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I know this deal on the free iPhone SE for new customers has been posted, but I don't think many people know about the free upgrade for existing customers with older 3G incompatible phones.

Cricket/AT&T networks are turning off 3G service in February 2022, making many phones incompatible. If you are receiving texts from Cricket saying your phone is incompatible, you are eligible for a free iPhone SE (or Moto G Stylus 5G) upgrade. This deal will work for all lines on your account that are receiving the Cricket message about incompatible phones.

When you upgrade a line through the website you will see the iPhone price of $249.99. Click to proceed to checkout, and before placing the order you will see "3G $249.99 Targeted Offer-Mfg/Dist Coupon - $249.99", making the phone free.

I was told by the Cricket store owner that this deal should be good until Jan 6th.

https://www.cricketwireless.com/c...black.html

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Jan 2, 2022
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FairFeather661
Jan 2, 2022
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Quote from John Ricco :
I have 5 phones on my account. 2 are definitely very old. 2014. I went though the same steps as you. When the phone is added to your cart and it's showing a $0 upgrade fee, let the page sit for a minute. That's how it worked for me. The page sat, then the coupon applied and the page changed .

Only worked for one of my old phones though.
I used my old phone and I got a text saying " this is not eligible for activation on the cricket network. Cricket's high definition voice network requires high-definition voice network requires use of compatible device." And my account got suspended while adding the upgraded phone in the cart.
Jan 2, 2022
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WiseCaribou4583
Jan 2, 2022
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I have a pixel 3a but never received a text. It's not on the comparability list. Will my service work soon?
Jan 2, 2022
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EagerRiver8884
Jan 2, 2022
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Worked for me just now, got the Moto. Thanks OP!
Jan 2, 2022
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techrover
Jan 2, 2022
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I have Samsung Galaxy 9 (Intl version) and was getting text/call for upgrade. I was able to get an iPhone SE upgrade for free. Tried doing the same for my wife who is also using Samsung Galaxy 9 (US version) - its not giving the discount on desktop sites and gives error : Order is Pending. Tried on mobile and it was slightly different error, but still didn't take order. Will have to try again after I receive the first order.

Many thanks to OP for posting this deal.
Jan 2, 2022
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marlonism
Jan 2, 2022
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Anybody know if this is unlocked?
Jan 2, 2022
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HY-SD
Jan 2, 2022
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Quote from kevin347 :
I already bought a new phone due to this and put my existing sim in my new phone. Would it still give me new iPhone se at 0$ or since I am already white listed now can't take advantage of it?
The only way to tell is to go to that link and go through the process and see if you can order one for $0.
Jan 2, 2022
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sthani
Jan 2, 2022
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I am switching to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days. Can I order and get this phone from Cricket to use in the next 20 days and cancel the service?
What charges applies?

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HY-SD
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Quote from marlonism :
Anybody know if this is unlocked?
Obviously not unlocked.
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HY-SD
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Quote from sthani :
I am switching to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days. Can I order and get this phone from Cricket to use in the next 20 days and cancel the service?
What charges applies?

"When you pay for three months of the $60/mo. plan today.*"

Go for it if you think $180 for a locked SE is worth it.
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Qualcomm
Jan 2, 2022
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Quote from AlexS2465 :
Nice offer by Cricket but I wonder how many still using 3G phones currently.
Believe it or not, I have a 5G flagship phone released in 2019 which isn't whitelisted by ATT/Cricket, because it wasn't sold in the US.
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sthani
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Quote from HY-SD :
"When you pay for three months of the $60/mo. plan today.*"

Go for it if you think $180 for a locked SE is worth it.
Hi, that offer is for new customers switching to Cricket and buying this phone. I am asking about existing 3g phone customers.

"Requires new account. Must activate on min. $60/mo. voice-and-data plan. Pay first three months of $60/mo. plan service ($180 total) at point of sale, plus device taxes."
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HY-SD
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Quote from sthani :
Hi, that offer is for new customers switching to Cricket and buying this phone. I am asking about existing 3g phone customers.
Quote from sthani :
I am switching to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days.
so you're new or what?
Jan 2, 2022
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sthani
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Quote from HY-SD :
so you're new or what?
Hi, My original q
I am switching to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days. Can I order and get this phone from Cricket to use in the next 20 days and cancel the service?
What charges applies?
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HY-SD
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Quote from sthani :
Hi, My original q
I am switching to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days. Can I order and get this phone from Cricket to use in the next 20 days and cancel the service?
What charges applies?
I read your original q. And I quoted your q.

Sorry, your statements are contradictory.

Your original means you are new customer. Then you said you are not new.

Please clarify yourself. And reread what you wrote.

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sthani
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Quote from HY-SD :
I read your original q. And I quoted your q.

Sorry, your statements are contradictory.

Your original means you are new customer. Then you said you are not new.

Please clarify yourself. And reread what you wrote.
Hi,
I am existing Cricket cust with 3G phone which is getting discontinued by Cricket. So I already placed an order with TMobile to switch to TMobile from Cricket, waiting for IPhone 13 to ship in another 20 days. Can I order and get this phone from Cricket to use in the next 20 days and cancel the cricket service (switching to TMobile)?
Seems like a free $200 (Sell on Ebay) from Cricket if I do this?
Are there any charges from Cricket that I am missing in this?

Thanks for your replies.

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